Akaye Rockers Mulga Bore Hard Rock Announce Debut Album ‘Sweet Home Mulga Bore’
The rocking six-piece have also shared new single ‘Stay’.
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Whoever thinks glam rock is dead hasn’t heard Akaye ensemble Mulga Bore Hard Rock. The Aussie rock sextet combine ‘80s glam with modern rock riffs to create an infectious sound, and today, Mulga Bore Hard Rock have announced the release of their debut album, Sweet Home Mulga Bore, out Friday 29 May via Community Music (pre-save here).
Working alongside producer Dave Walker and Craig Harneth at Hothouse Audio St Kilda studio, the band have crafted eight raw and ready rock tracks that explore Mulga Bore Hard Rock’s upbringing in Mulga Bore and their outlook on life and connection to Country.
Made possible with support from Songlines Aboriginal Corporation, the Bush Music Fund and Bright Moon Trust, Sweet Home Mulga Bore features the previously released singles ‘Young Men’, ‘Heavy Rain’ and title track ‘Sweet Home Mulga Bore’, along with the just released ‘Stay’.
A loverlorn ballad, ‘Stay’ sounds like something from the KISS vaults, with Mulga Bore Hard Rock’s Alvin Manfong having this to say about the track, “This is my first love song. I met a girl and I fell in love, but we were both far away from each other with our families, and we didn't see each other – I just wanted her to stay with me. It's a beautiful story. But really, this song is for anyone who's ever felt lonely – that feeling where there's no way out, but you have to get through it. For couples, for close friends, for anyone missing someone”.
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Mulga Bore Hard Rock comprise Thunder Child (Alvin Manfong - vocals/guitar), Desert Demon (Kirklen Bird - bass/vocals), Desert Dingo (Aiden Manfong - drums), Queen of Hearts (Niara Tilmouth - vocals/tambourine), Star Boy (Tryell Bird - guitar/vocals) and Black Diamond (Talvin Bird - bass).
Aged between 15 and 20, the six-piece are under the management of Sharp Film Productions and, with support from Bush Music Fund, made their mark with their first single ‘Young Men’ in 2024.
Praised by the music press, Mulga Bore Hard Rock had the crowds going wild at Meredith's Golden Plains and Port Fairy Folk Festival and are preparing for their first appearance at Vivid Sydney 2026 later this year.
‘Stay’ by Mulga Bore Hard Rock is out now. Listen here. Sweet Home Mulga Bore is out Friday 29 May via Community Music. Pre-save here.
